CCPIA

	CCPIA

	PRIM&R Website
	Certification Examination for Professional IACUC Administrators
	Dates

	Eligibility

	Fees

	Testing Centers

	Application Request
	Recertification
	Recertification Guidelines

	Recertification By Continuing Education Application

CCPIA, IACUC, CPIA, PRIMR

The Council for Certified Professional IACUC Administrators


		CPIA CPIA-R

Examination(s)

Certification Examination for Professional IACUC Administrators

Recertification

Recertification Guidelines

PRIM&R Website

http://www.primr.org

Certification Examination for Professional IACUC Administrators

Application Deadline

Examination Date

3/1/2012

4/7/2012 - 4/21/2012

9/1/2012

10/13/2012 - 10/27/2012

Eligibility

The certification program is for individuals participating in and overseeing the daily activities associated with an IACUC, although other individuals involved in IACUC activities who meet the following eligibility requirements are also eligible to take the examination.

Bachelor�s degree plus two (2) years of relevant IACUC experience within the past seven years*;
OR
Four (4) years of relevant IACUC experience within the past ten years*.

Completion and filing of an Application for the Certification Examination for Professional IACUC Administrators.

Payment of required fee.

*Relevant IACUC experience must have been substantial and ongoing, represented by a commitment to the area of animal subjects protection. Qualifying experience requires performance of IACUC functions including facility and program review; applying regulations to the review of activities; supporting and/or serving as a resource during IACUC meetings; preparing IACUC correspondence and/or documentation; managing the office that provides support of the IACUC; training investigators, staff, and IACUC members; serving as an advisor to investigators, staff, and IACUC members; developing IACUC policies and procedures; and/or overseeing others in the performance of these activities. IACUC chairs and organizational officials who perform these functions may be appropriate candidates for certification. Service as an IACUC member may not, in and of itself, be sufficient to fulfill the requirements for experience.

Fee(s)

PRIM&R Members

$335.00

Non-PRIM&R Members

$435.00

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$200.00

Regional Testing Center(s)

It will be offered at PSI testing centers. Click here to search for the site nearest you.

NOTE: You will not be able to select a testing center on the PSI site prior to receiving confirmation that you are registered for the certification exam.

Handbook and Application Request

Certification Examination for Professional IACUC Administrators

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Recertification Guidelines

Guidelines for CPIA Recertification by Continuing Education

The CPIA credential is valid for five (5) years at which time the candidate must retake and pass the current Certification Examination for Professional IACUC Administrators or meet the professional development/continuing education requirements below to demonstrate continuing knowledge of current policies and regulations related to IACUC functions and oversight of animal care and use programs.

I. Term and Expiration of Certification
The following table illustrates how the certification term is defined.

Date of Examination              Certification Expires
January through June                June 30 five years later
July through December              December 31 five years later

Example: If an individual passed the certification examination on April 25, 2009, certification expires on June 30, 2014.

The recertification application process described below must be completed prior to the certification expiration to avoid a lapse in certification. If there is a lapse in certification greater than 6 months, the individual must retake the examination to renew certification.

II. Reminder for Recertification
An individual wishing to continue using the CPIA credential after his/her name must maintain a current certification. CPIAs are responsible for maintaining their certification. A reminder including a recertification application and guidelines will be sent approximately one year prior to expiration. For example:

For certifications expiring on June 30 reminders will be sent during the first week of July of the previous year.
For certifications expiring on December 31 reminders will be sent during the first week of January of that year.
A reminder notice will be sent 6 months after the initial notice to credentialed individuals who have not responded to the first notification.

Recertification applications must be complete prior to the certification expiration to avoid a lapse in certification. CPIAs have the option of recertifying by meeting the professional development requirements below or by examination.

III. Recertification through Professional Development and Continuing Education
To encourage continued professional development, and to promote lifelong learning CPIAs may renew their CPIA certification through professional development including and shall make a recommendation to the full CCPIA. Final determination of an appeal shall be made by a vote of the CCPIA in accordance with the provisions of the CCPIA Policies and Procedures. The certificant shall be notified in writing of the final decision.

An individual who allows his/her certification to lapse for more than 6 months must retake the examination to renew certification.
Those who are eligible to recertify by professional development/continuing education, but choose to take the examination and do not pass may not attempt to recertify by professional development/continuing education. Such individuals must retake the exam and pass it to renew their certification. Expiration of the certification is effective on the date that the notification of the results from the examination is received. The applicant must pass the examination before the credential may be reissued.

Application Process

Those wishing to recertify by exam should submit the appropriate recertification application form and fees to PTC by the date indicated in the CPIA Handbook and PRIM&R website, to:

CPIA Recertification
Professional Testing Corporation
1350 Broadway, 17th Floor
New York, NY 10018
Phone: 212-356-0660 Fax: 212-356-0678
E-mail: ptcny@ptcny.com

V. Fees: The fees for recertification are:

Recertification by exam:

PRIM&R members�..... .$335.00
Non-PRIM&R members�$435.00

Recertification by professional development/continuing education credit:

PRIM&R members��.$335.00
Non-PRIM&R members��.$435.00

Original: March 1, 2012

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